My teaching endeavors are directed toward facilitating the pursuit of a liberal arts education. In my view, the proper aim of a liberal arts education is the cultivation of character traits and skills that enable a person to exercise self-command and to orient oneself properly in the world. Put simply, I believe that acquiring information is secondary to acquiring traits and skills. To facilitate such a training in the classroom, I focus on two main objectives: the development of analytical thinking skills and the development of written communication skills. 

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Moreover, I fully believe, as the philosopher Michael Oakeshott said, that learning is an adventure in which each of us confronts the depth and complexity of the human condition. In the classroom I try to awaken in students the sense of wonder that accompanies any journey into uncharted territory. Studying the great political thinkers of the past need not be an exercise in antiquarianism; on the contrary, it can initiate a tangible and profound reorientation of one's perceptions, revealing new horizons for both self and society. Students of political theory can discover both the limitations and the highest possibilities for human life, and in the process arrive at a better understanding of current political realities.

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My teaching statement, student evaluations, and sample syllabi are available upon request.